(Peoria, IL – January 7, 2016) – Cullinan Properties, Ltd. is pleased to welcome Kroger Marketplace® to Burleson Commons, located at the intersection of Wilshire Blvd (S.H.174) and F.M. 731in Burleson, TX. Kroger will conduct their Grand Opening this Friday, January 8th, as they join Premiere Cinemas as coanchors to the Shopping Center, owned and managed by Cullinan Properties, Ltd., headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. SRS Real Estate’s Dallas/Ft. Worth office represented Cullinan Properties, Ltd. in the sales transaction.
The 120,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace is a one-stop shopping destination featuring a vast selection of fresh foods coupled with apparel and shoes, home goods, small appliances, and a Kroger Fuel Center and Kroger Pharmacy. The new store, which is the 11th of-its-kind in North Texas, will feature more than 60 shopping aisles and over 20 check-out lanes, as well as a Starbucks® coffee shop open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Burleson’s new Kroger Marketplace® will feature hundreds of locally recognizable brands totaling 2,000 different Texas-produced products, including 75 wine varietals and 75 craft beers. Kroger continuously looks for opportunities to purchase regionally to stimulate the local economy, enhance freshness by decreasing transportation time and support the company’s commitment to sustainability.
Christopher M. West, Partner and Chief Operating Officer for Cullinan Properties, Ltd. stated, “KrogerMarketplace® will be a terrific addition to both Burleson Commons and the greater Burleson community. The store will provide a convenient, one-stop shopping experience for its customers and a boost to the local economy.” The store will employ more than 300 associates. “As Kroger continues to expand in the North Texas market, we’re a top regional employer and leader in creating new retail, management and construction jobs through store openings and remodel projects,” says Kristal Howard, public relations manager for Kroger Southwest.
Daily hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.; pharmacy hours may vary. Kroger honors a variety of coupons, including digital and print. Kroger.com features more than 100 downloadable, digital coupons daily. Shoppers can download the Kroger mobile app for smartphones and tablets. Shoppers can also benefit from weekly sales promotions, the 10 percent Mix and Match wine discount and Fuel Reward program for savings up to $1 per gallon on gas at Kroger Fuel Centers.
About Kroger Southwest
Kroger operates 216 stores, 208 pharmacies and 134 fuel centers in Texas and Louisiana and is part of one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains serving customers in 34 states and the District of Columbia. For more than 125 years, Kroger has emphasized a customer-first approach to providing quality products, value pricing, outstanding service and an exceptional shopping experience. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the supermarket retailer is dedicated to making a difference in the communities it serves by supporting hunger relief, education, health and wellness, military families and diversity programs. Resulting from the retailer’s philanthropic commitment, Forbes magazine lists Kroger as the most generous company in America. For more information about Kroger, download the free Kroger Mobile App or connect on kroger.com, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
About Burleson Commons
Burleson Commons is a shopping destination comprised of several retail strip centers and outlots. The center, which opened in 2008, is co-anchored by Premiere Cinemas, a 14-screen, 43,363 square foot theater and the 120,000 square foot Kroger Marketplace®. Burleson Common\’s 32-acre property is located at the intersection of State Highway 174 (Wilshire Blvd) and 731 in Burleson, Texas.
About Cullinan Properties, Ltd
Cullinan Properties, Ltd., with offices in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL and St. Louis, MO, is a multi-disciplined real estate firm that develops, manages and owns mixed-use, retail, office, medical and multi-family properties throughout the United States. In addition to the Streets of St. Charles project located in St. Charles, MO and Levee District project, located in East Peoria, IL, Cullinan completed one of the largest VA Clinics in the country in Austin, TX. For additional information on Cullinan Properties, Ltd., visit cullinanproperties.com.